Contra-actions & After care Electrolysis Contra-actions & After care

Contra actions p.194-196 for more details Superficial or pitted scarring Bruising Bleeding Excessive erythema Hyperpigmentation/blanching of tissues Hypopigmentation Weeping Sweating Small white pus-filled spots Localised swelling (oedema) over treatment Keloids 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Causes of Contra actions Excessive erythema – over treatment, current to high, shallow probing, current held too long oedema over treatment Incorrect probing – too shallow or deep, probing follicle wall or sebaceous gland Current on as needle is inserted Probing follicles too close together 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com After care Apply aftercare lotion for 48 hours Do not pick any scabs – do tell the therapist/salon No UV exposure Avoid tight clothing in the area No make up on the area Avoid heat treatments 48 hours Avoid hot baths/showers for 48 hours Avoid perfumes and lotions Avoid touching the skin Hair management techniques – cut the hair at the skin surface. No plucking or waxing as this will distort the hair follicle Correct aftercare ensures client’s manage hair regrowth correctly, reduce risk of infection or side effects to tissues 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Record keeping Information that must be recorded Clients details Spacing of probes Hair type Skin type Current intensity Type of treatment Area treated GP details Health details of client 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Record keeping Importance of record keeping Make sure its legible, up to date & accurate Check progress In case of problems Treatment plan evaluation and change 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Factors influencing client pain threshold General health Emotional state Pre-menstrual Time of day – due to blood sugar level variation Water retention Strength of current Duration of treatment Spacing of probes Needle size ability of therapist Confidence of client in their therapist Explanation and understanding of sensation to be experienced 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Factors influencing the number of treatments required Frequency of treatment Stage of hair growth at time of treatment Length of each treatment time Natural skin healing rate Previous history of hair removal Length of time problem has existed Medication being taken that can affect hair growth Skin type & sensitivity Method of epilation being used Skill of therapist Current intensity Amount of hair requiring treatment 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com

Treating gender reassignment clients - Their state of mind at time of treatment Sensitivity of therapist toward client Mood swings due to hormone therapy Emotional problems associated with the changes to their body Depression Anxiety Effects of surgery Time & frequency of treatment Amount of treatment required will be extensive Cost of an intensive treatment programme – (single treatments will be more expensive than courses) 15/02/2019 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com